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CHMP recommends Vepacel (Baxter) Influenza vaccine
The CHMP has adopted a positive opinion, recommending the granting of a marketing authorisation for the medicinal product Vepacel, 7.5 µg Haemagglutinin (HA) antigen per 0.5 ml dose, suspension for injection intended for the prophylaxis of H5N1 subtype of influenza A in either a pre-pandemic or pandemic situation in adults aged 18 years and older. The applicant for this medicinal product is Baxter Innovations GmbH.